In the land of Don Quixote Photo

Photographer’s Note

"At this point they caught sight of thirty or forty windmills which were standing on the plain..." Thus begins chapter VIII of Don Quixote. In Cervantes' time windmills were quite common. This view is undoubtedly the characteristic landscape of Campo de Criptana, presenting its silhouette from the Sierra de los Molinos and the Cerro de la Paz. A 19th century land registry drawn up at the behest of the Marqués de la Ensenada shows 34 windmills in existence at that time, each clearly marked with the name of the mill and that of its owner. Through archaeological remnants, we know that they had once been far more numerous.
Today, ten windmills can be seen from afar, some very well-restored with their original structure and machinery preserved.
In 1978, the entire group of windmills was declared a Monument of Historical-Artistic Interest, which today is referred to as a Cultural Heritage Site.

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asajernigan (14182) 2008-10-13 9:03

Mirari,
This is a great shot of these two fine windmills.
Your composition is fine showing them from an angle that creates depth and direction. The angled lighting is great producing nice warm colors on the windmills while the rest of the frame is in shadow.
TFS,
Asa

jjcordier (24776) 2008-10-13 9:04

Mirari
Belle photo, bien composée, avec une très jolie lumière créant, en particulier, une ombre très intéressante sur le premier moulin.
Amicalement
JJ

wolfy75 (446) 2008-10-13 9:04

Salut Mirari
Great shot I really like the light this time of year and you've captured it perfectly.
Cheers

gezimania (5774) 2008-10-13 9:29

Hi Mirari,
Very relaxing scenery, good timing for good light, very well done
Selnur

calexica (1243) 2008-10-13 11:36

Hey Mirari,
A lovely shot of these two windmills. The soft light creates a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Excellent composition. Congratulations!!!
Greetings,
Natasha

francio64 (11212) 2008-10-13 15:43

Ciao Mirari,
ottimo POV per riprendere questi due mulini.
Gradisco molto l'ombra della pala, proiettata sulla zona in luce del mulino a sinistra.

Well done!
Francesco

nasokoun (0) 2008-10-14 0:33